A dog kept behind a barrier such as a front or back fence may bark at people passing by, people and animals in the next property or family members it cannot reach. Once this type of barking starts it’s very difficult to treat.  
Relocate the dog so it does not have access to the fence, walkway or hostile neighbours. 
Prevent access to the gates or fence by erecting a temporary visual barrier. A radio can be placed between the barrier and the dog to mask any sound the dog is barking at. The volume of the radio must be adjusted so as not annoy the neighbour. 

 
For dogs that jump up at the fence, an internal fence can be erected about a meter back from the fence. This restricts any activity against the fence. 
For dogs that run up and down the fence line, several barriers should be placed outwards from the fence. This reduces the dog’s momentum. Each barrier should consist of a couple of poles in the ground with rope between the two poles. A sack or cloth can be laid over the rope. 
 
For dogs that rush from one side of the property to another, barriers placed at corners of the house or in the dog’s pathway reduce the dog’s momentum and hence it’s barking. These force the dog to stop, slow down and start again. 
A view of the world will increase barking in some dogs and decrease it in others. Which is appropriate for your dog is unknown until both are tried.
If the dog is barking behind a solid fence let it see the outside world. If it has a view, then block it out. 
If covering any gates or fence to prevent a dog from seeing out, it is important to cover the area fully so there are no gaps. 
Keep the dog inside or in an enclosed area at times when regular distractions occur, or if the dog is barking during the night. 

Kenneling or crating your dog for short periods may also help and locking the dog up for the night may allow the dog to sleep.

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